Rikishi is a proud papa.
Over the past several months, Jey Uso has cemented his status as one of the most beloved babyfaces in WWE, as he has had a breakout run as a singles star. He has challenged for the world title and faced a number of top stars.
Speaking on RIKISHI FATU OFF THE TOP, Rikishi. Jey's father, highlighted his success.
“Jey Uso, man, what a hell of a run. Just caught a few of the King of the Ring and so forth. Man, just to see…when I watch my son out there performing or any of my boys, I’m always watching the reaction of the crowd. To see him out there just pretty much have the crowd in the palm of his hands, you got the [fireflies] coming back. Ain’t that a trip? Bray Wyatt’s one of my favorite wrestlers, and to see his spirit in there…. You know the friendship between the two. That has to feel so amazing, to know that my friend’s spirit is around, and here I am to carry it on. You’re not taking his place, but what he was remembered for, as far as, in the crowd, they would turn on their phones and lights, and now, you have a friend that was dear to you that’s able to continue that on and make it the way that the fans receive it. It’s a beautiful thing. I’m so, so proud of Jey," Rikishi said.
During the podcast, Rikishi discussed Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa joining WWE. Check out his comments here.
On the May 20 episode of WWE Raw, Jey Uso is set to face Gunther in the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament. Fightful will have coverage of the show as it airs.
If you use the above quotes, please credit the original source and link back to Fightful with an h/t for the transcription.
